UPS Driver Spots Two Dogs Drowning in a Pool—What He Does Next Is Heroic
In Ireton, Iowa, a UPS driver is being praised for his quick-thinking rescue of two dogs. While delivering packages in the September heat, Colin Mitchell stopped by the home of Jeff and Rebecca Marra and noticed something unusual: two dogs struggling in a pool with no one around. After knocking on the door and finding no one home, he realized the dogs were truly on their own. (Watch Video Above)
Dogs in Distress
Colin made his way over to the dogs and immediately saw that the two weren’t having a fun swim. One of the dogs was hanging off the side of the pool, clinging on for safety. The other was doing laps in the pool, struggling with the solar cover, and unable to find a way to get out or stop swimming to stay afloat.
A Hero Jumps Into Action
Moving as quickly as possible, Colin first pulled out Groot, the smaller of the two dogs. Next, he had to contend with Remington, a 90-pound dog who couldn’t exactly be plucked from the pool. Dressed in his UPS uniform, Colin found himself in the pool, helping to guide the extra large dog to safety.
Safe at Last
Once both dogs were safely out of the pool, Colin put them back into the yard, ensuring the gate to the pool was closed tightly.
A Grateful Family
The next day, Colin returned to the Marra home and got to meet the humans of the family: Jeff and Rebecca. The couple was endlessly grateful for Colin’s quick thinking.
Apparently, the dogs had made it over the locked gate, and the Marras are certain that, were it not for Colin, they could easily have lost both dogs.
A Reminder for Pet Owners
Remember, if you have a pool your dog should never have access to it without your supervision–we don’t all have heroic UPS drivers patrolling our neighborhoods!
